Verse Comparison: Ephesians 5:29
American Standard Version
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
Amplified® Bible
For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes {and} carefully protects and cherishes it, as Christ does the church,
Contemporary English Version
None of us hate our own bodies. We provide for them and take good care of them, just as Christ does for the church,
Darby English Version
For no one has ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Christ the assembly:
Good News Bible
(None of us ever hate our own bodies. Instead, we feed them, and take care of them, just as Christ does the church;
International Standard Version
For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as Christ does the church.
King James Version
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
New American Standard Bible
for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also {does} the church,
New International Version
After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church—
New King James Version
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,
Young's Literal Translation
for no one ever his own flesh did hate, but doth nourish and cherish it, as also the Lord -- the assembly,